Yep, it’s a historic vote all right. A milestone (or is that millstone?)—setting a new record in partisan-driven, mendacious, incoherent legislation that ignores the will of the American people while affecting our lives in the most intimate of matters. President … Continue reading →
There’s a great deal of anger on the part of voters about the direction Congress and this administration are taking and will be taking in the time left them before the elections of 2010 and 2012. Here are some possible … Continue reading →
It’s being widely described as an aplogy to Israel, and I suppose technically it’s true that Jimmy Carter has offered something of the sort, whether to enhance his grandson’s Atlanta election bid, or as a reflection of that old-fashioned Christmas … Continue reading →
I was thinking today that the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) serves no useful purpose anymore. It’s not allowed to tell the truth. Instead, it has become the tool of a Congress willing, eager, and all too skilled at tailoring legislation … Continue reading →
NOT. Here’s our President, making one of his oft-reiterated promises on the subject, way back in August: As Joe Wilson would say: you lie. And here’s law professor Richard Epstein back in September, explaining the House bill and Obama’s lies: … Continue reading →
…oh my goodness.
Continue reading →I almost missed the fact that last week John McCain proposed a bill to reinstate Glass Steagall (see these articles for my previous thoughts on restoring the act). This is a reminder of why John McCain, with all his very … Continue reading →
If an incident at Copenhagen described in a recent Die Welt article (translation here) is true, things are even worse than we previously thought with Obama. And that was already bad enough. Here’s what’s alleged to have occurred: According to … Continue reading →
You may have heard the buzz that there’s a provision in the Senate health care bill that it can only be repealed with a 2/3 super-majority of the Senate. That seems impossible and unconstitutional. But it appears to have been … Continue reading →
Here’s an excellent summary article of where we stand on health care today. It’s not a pleasant prospect, although well worth reading. And here’s another, which includes this thought: In true Jacksonian fashion, the country fired the Republicans in 2006 … Continue reading →
NY Post columnist Michael Goodwin offers his Obama mea culpas: I am afraid — actually, certain — we are losing the heart and soul that made America unique in human history. Yes, we have enemies, but the greatest danger comes … Continue reading →
Nelson caves. No surprise. I hadn’t even written about the issue previously, because I never thought he wouldn’t be bought in just this manner. My guess is that, once the Senate passes this abomination (Merry Christmas, citizens of the US!), … Continue reading →